Andrea
Thinnes,
OTD, OTR/L, FNAP, PMH-C
Creighton University
NE,
United States
Dr. Andrea Thinnes is an Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy (OT). and Phoenix Hybrid Pathway Coordinator. She serves as the Co-Director of Faculty Development in the University’s Center for Interprofessional Practice, Education, and Research.
Her scholarly work focuses on expanding the critical role of occupational therapy with survivors of sex trafficking, the development of empathy in OT students, IP education experiences, and course development for health professions students and faculty.
Presenting at CAB 2025:
This presentation discusses how health professions students assessed fall risk among older adults in assisted living facilities. Interprofessional student teams developed care plans with the aim of enhancing patient safety. The initiative improved student competencies, fostered collaboration, and provided actionable recommendations to mitigate fall risk, benefiting both students and residents.